Artist Biogs

Jacintha Sharpe

Choreographer

Jacintha Sharpe is the choreographer and primary female dancer for Celtic Legends.

Originally from Kildare in the east of Ireland, Jacintha has performed throughout the world with some of the top shows in the world of Irish dancing. Having began to dance at the age of 4, by the age of 16 she had already taken part in the largest Riverdance performance ever held. As well as being a seasoned show dancer she is also in high demand as a soloist having performed with well-known groups such as the award winning band Gráda. Recognized as one of the most talented and enchanting dancers of her era, Jacintha’s choreography accurately portrays her belief in the raw and energetic style of authentic Irish Dancing.

As well as being a talented dancer and a regular highly placed dancer in the Irish Dancing World Championships, Jacintha is also a qualified TCRG. This is an official title for a recognized Irish Dancing instructor. This places her among the dancing elite in the eyes of her peers. Now at the pinnacle of her career, Jacintha is delighted to Celtic Legends

Seán McCarthy

Musical Director

Seán McCarthy is the musical director and Uilleann Piper for Celtic Legends.

He was born in the town land of North Cregg in Co. Cork, Ireland and began playing the Uilleann pipes at the tender age of 9 years old. Since then Seán has been awarded the All-Ireland Uilleann pipes title on six separate occasions as well as being a three in a row winner of the esteemed ‘Oireachtas na Gaeilge’.

Seán has performed throughout the world with most of the top dance shows and groups, playing in some of the most prestigious venues throughout Europe and the rest of the world including the Luxor in Rotterdam, The World EXPO in Shanghai, The Tokyo Forum Hall, The South Point Casino in Las Vegas & The Olympia in Paris. He is also a founding member of the super group known as FullSet who, in 2011, were awarded the prestigious RTÉ/RAAP Annual Breakthrough award. This led to the group playing with some of the most well known artists in Irish & World music. As well as releasing the debut album with FullSet, in 2011 Seán released his first solo album entitled ‘Halcyon Days’ which has received critical acclaim being described by critics as "the most exciting and absorbing debut CD of Irish piping in about twenty years”.